Yes, I screamed like a little girl when the elephant started chasing our jeep.
Partying Indian Style
Within 6 hours of landing in Delhi, I landed in the middle of an Indian pre-Wedding party. Amazing!
My A-Z of Travel
26 questions about my personal travels. 26 answers with a few photos.
Liverpool Museum: slavery then and now!
Traveling to Liverpool and visiting the museum took me to three continents and four centuries. That’s the wonder of travel.
10,000 Hours to The Beatle’s Story
Visiting The Beatles Story museum in Liverpool was a romp through a magical mystery tour. Reflecting on it brought Malcom Gladwell’s book on outliers in greater focus.
Victorian Graffiti at Edinburgh Castle
Of all my travels in 2011, here is the smallest detail that held the greatest intrigue for me.
Highlights 2011 – Natural Wonders Slideshow
A year end photo slideshow of the many natural wonders I experienced in 2011.
Solo Travel Options: WWOOFing in Japan
This solo traveler discovers the benefits of WWOOFing in Japan: living with a local family, improving his language skills and tasting the freshest sushi.
Solo at Sea: cruises are not all romance
Having spent her honeymoon on a cruise, this traveler decides to try going it alone on a ship, and discovers that cruises are ideal for solo travelers.
A Soft Landing in London
Travel for business and travel for pleasure are quite different. The former can be intense. That’s when it’s important to look for a soft landing like the one I found near Russell Square in London.
My Magical Mystery Tour – it’s not what you think.
Solo in Liverpool, my magical mystery tour in Liverpool didn’t involve any psychedelic buses. It was all about the magical people of this city with an extraordinary past.
Solo Travel to Sri Lanka
A solo traveler from the UK recounts her first 24 hours alone in Sri Lanka, from tears and loneliness to new friends, a party and a fresh fish dinner.
Climb Tonina With Me – an Extraordinary Mayan Pyramid in Photos
Climbing the spectacular Mayan ruin of Tonina – all in photos.
An Education in the Vineyard
A day filled with food, wine and theater – what could be better.
Hostel Stories – the good, the bad and the ugly.
Hostels are great for solo travelers. I love hostels but there are some that are actually horrible. Here are some stories – the good, the bad and the ugly.
A Solo Travel First in Tewkesbury
Now this is a first: a solo travel newbie takes her first trip, guided by members of the Solo Travel Society. Read about her adventures in Tewkesbury.
Solo Travel to India
You never forget your first time. A solo traveler recalls his first trip with wonder and gratitude.
A Travel Injustice in Munich – or was it?
I was so tired by the time that I got to Munich that all plans changed and I enjoyed this very leisurely, very satisfying itinerary.
18 Loves of Long Term Travel
Want to travel? Go! I lost my love just a few short years after returning from our long term trip. Fortunately, I gained many loves along the way.
Zugspitze Sunrise Greets Not-so-Solo Traveler
No travel partner means no one to get you going in the morning. This solo traveler certainly needed the push of another to get to see the beautiful sunrise on the magnificent Zugsptize.